Christopher Ward C63 ValourvsCorniche Corniche Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward C63 Valour at true scale

C63 Valour

Corniche Corniche Chronograph at true scale

Corniche Chronograph

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.8mm

n/a

Thickness

11.6mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

highest

50m

MSRP

$1,050

$425

lowest

Movement

G10

Seiko VK64

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.55mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
n/a
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Engraved
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
G10
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz
Beat Rate
768 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
4
0
Complications
Chronograph, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$425
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C63 Valour

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Valour for its beautiful, deep dial with 3D applied markers and symmetric chronograph design, with some calling it one of the best-looking and most affordable chronographs available. The watch features a Light-catcher case with flowing curves and contrasting finishes, measuring 39mm wide and 11.55mm thick. The ETA G10.212 AD movement is noted for its thermocompensated, chronometer-certified quartz nature, with claims of ±10 seconds per year accuracy, though some users question if this meets High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) standards or if Christopher Ward performs its own testing. Some owners question the use of a quartz movement in a watch of this caliber, while others note quartz's reliability and cost-effectiveness for military applications. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 Valour highly for its striking aesthetics and value, despite some debate regarding its quartz movement.

Corniche Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Corniche Chronograph for its premium look and finishing, often highlighting its elegant and classy appearance and attractive dial depth, especially considering its price point around $400-$455. The 39mm case size is frequently cited as a positive, though some find it too small. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is noted by some as basic, while others are unbothered by it. One owner flagged a poorly mounted plaque on the case side, and another pointed out a potential misstep with a "mile" marking on the tachymeter scale. Overall, owners rate the Corniche Chronograph highly for its noble and high-quality appearance at the price.